Job Description
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
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CAMH’s Brain Health Imaging Centre (BHIC) is a world leader in clinical brain imaging, including positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), preclinical imaging, digital autoradiography, and radiochemistry production. The Centre’s mission is to advance the understanding of brain health and mental well-being through cutting-edge imaging technologies, with a commitment to conducting innovative research, providing exceptional patient care, and fostering collaboration within the scientific and medical communities.
The full-time, permanent Research Manager will report to the BHIC Research Operations Manager and the BHIC Director. The successful candidate will support BHIC scientists, and be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of their teams, which encompasses human resource management, including recruitment and performance management of staff; on-boarding; grant and Centre accounting, monitoring, and reporting; monitoring key performance indicators; supporting quality and safety initiatives; providing coordination and leadership to teams; liaise with necessary stakeholders and project partners (internal and external); and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also provide expertise for submissions and responses to regulatory aspects and processes related to human PET and MRI imaging studies (e.g., CTA, MF, and BRAP as well as License and Importing submissions to Health Canada, study protocol submissions to REB, support for CNSC inspections and compliance, etc.), and expertise in the day-to-day operations of laboratories and related procedures.
This position will be expected to work closely with BHIC scientists, BHIC core staff, and other Managers across Research to align processes and operations, when applicable. In addition to this, the successful candidate will support the BHIC Director as needed for other initiatives including grant and foundation submissions, budgets, etc. The successful candidate will also be expected to work cooperatively with other stakeholders to meet and maintain institutional and departmental requirements, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of Professional Practice, Biosafety, Health, Safety & Wellness, Contract Development, Research Ethics Board, and Research Operations, Support & Services (ROSS). The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, including neurodiversity, and encourages teamwork. This position is located at 250 College Street and is an on-site (not remote) position.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in an applicable science or health science academic discipline is required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a health research position with demonstrated leadership capabilities is required.
- 5+ years of experience in an addictions and mental health research position, including increasing management experience in a unionized employment environment, is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Research project management.
- Good understanding of the Canadian and U.S. grant funding landscape.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and processes related to PET and MRI studies (e.g., Health Canada, CNSC, REB, etc.).
- Experience with grant accounting, monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience with day-to-day operations of scientific labs and related processes and procedures.
- Strong analytical, organizational, conceptual, and decision-making skills.
- Leadership and mentorship skills, and must work well in a team environment.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take control of complex situations, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving.
- Ability to manage a multiplicity of tasks with a high degree of focus, including the ability to rapidly shift between a number of relevant priorities.
- Ability to provide support, leadership, and mentoring to team members while remaining focused on assigned initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Bilingualism (French / English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.
Please Note: This full time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package
